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The Valuepreneur Mindset: Rethinking Startup Success with Steve Waddell

Episode Summary

In this episode of Live Like a Leader, John Bates sits down with Steve Waddell, a visionary entrepreneur, innovator, and thought leader. Steve shares his journey from working on nuclear-powered aircraft carriers to launching Nasoni, an innovative faucet company, and ultimately pivoting into the world of software development and AI-driven healthcare solutions. He breaks down the crucial steps in the entrepreneurial journey, the importance of knowing your who before your why, and the power of persistence through setbacks. If you're an entrepreneur, innovator, or dreamer, this episode is packed with invaluable lessons you won’t want to miss!

Episode Notes

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Steve Waddell transitioned from shipbuilding to entrepreneurship.
• The inspiration behind Valuepreneurs and why it challenges conventional startup wisdom.
• The key lesson from Steve’s TEDx Talk: Start with Who, Not Why.
• The challenges of launching a product, from patents to tariffs and the impact of COVID-19.
• Why networking, strategic grants, and understanding your customers are the keys to startup success.
• The groundbreaking technology Steve is developing to improve healthcare and independent living for seniors.

Guest: Steve Waddell

• CEO & Founder of Nasoni
• Creator of the award-winning Nasoni Fountain Faucet
• Author of Valuepreneurs: The New Rules for Building Products, Growing Your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dream
• TEDx Speaker: Start with Who, Not Why
• Innovator in AI-driven healthcare solutions

Resources & Links:

• Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevewaddell
• Learn more about Steve’s work: http://www.swaddell.com/
• Check out Nasoni: Nasoni.com
• Get Valuepreneurs: Amazon link (Available in Kindle, audiobook, paperback, and hardcover)

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